Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
torta
ID:
314146

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Garay & H.R.Sweet

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Fl. Lesser Antilles , Orchid.: 77 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313478



Common Names

  • Spiranthes Torta
  • Twisted Ladies' Tresses
  • Twisted-flowered Ladies' Tresses


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Synonyms

  • Ibidium quinquelobatum (Poir.) Acuña [unknown]
  • Ibidium tortilis (Sw.) House [unknown]
  • Neottia quadridentata Willd. [unknown]
  • Neottia tortilis Sw. [unknown]
  • Ophrys peruviana Aubl. [unknown]
  • Ophrys quinquelobata Poir. [unknown]
  • Ophrys torta Thunb. [unknown]
  • Satyrium spirale Sw. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes amesiana Schltr. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes apiculata Lindl. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes laxiflora Raf. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes quadridentata Lindl. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes quinquelobata Urb. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes swartzii E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Spiranthes tortilis (Sw.) Rich. [unknown]
  • Triorchos spiralis (Sw.) House [unknown]
  • Gyrostachys apiculata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ibidium tortile House [unknown]
  • Ibidium xyridifolium Small [unknown]

Description

Spiranthes torta (also called Twisted Ladies' Tresses, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial orchid, native to North America, and can be found in moist meadows, grasslands and open woods. It has a single, slender stem, with leaves that are linear and grass-like in shape and have a smooth texture.

Uses & Benefits

Spiranthes torta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spiranthes torta is white, with a yellow-green lip. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spiranthes torta is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Spiranthes torta

Spiranthes torta is found in the United States and Mexico.

Spiranthes torta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spiranthes torta?

Spiranthes torta

What is the common name of Spiranthes torta?

Twisted Ladies' Tresses

What is the flowering season of Spiranthes torta?

Late summer to early autumn

Species in the Spiranthes genus

Spiranthes aestivalis, Spiranthes australis, Spiranthes brevilabris, Spiranthes casei, Spiranthes cernua, Spiranthes delitescens, Spiranthes diluvialis, Spiranthes flexuosa, Spiranthes graminea, Spiranthes hongkongensis, Spiranthes infernalis, Spiranthes intermedia, Spiranthes lacera, Spiranthes laciniata, Spiranthes longilabris, Spiranthes lucida, Spiranthes magnicamporum, Spiranthes nebulorum, Spiranthes ochroleuca, Spiranthes odorata, Spiranthes ovalis, Spiranthes porrifolia, Spiranthes praecox, Spiranthes pusilla, Spiranthes romanzoffiana, Spiranthes simpsonii, Spiranthes sinensis, Spiranthes spiralis, Spiranthes suishanensis, Spiranthes torta, Spiranthes triloba, Spiranthes tuberosa, Spiranthes vernalis, Spiranthes zahlbruckneri, Spiranthes eatonii, Spiranthes eamesii, Spiranthes sylvatica, Spiranthes sunii, Spiranthes stellata, Spiranthes heteroaustralis,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-194556: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
Herman Royden Sweet (1909-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.R.Sweet' in the authors string.